Does this measure apply to a foreign national coming to Beijing or Shanghai from a certain country (region) with a confirmed air ticket for flying back to the same country (region) where he or she comes from within 72 hours with confirmed date of flight and seat?

Does this measure apply to a foreign national coming to Beijing or Shanghai from a certain country (region) with a confirmed air ticket for flying back to the same country (region) where he or she comes from within 72 hours with confirmed date of flight and seat?

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Updated:
Aug 18,2014 2:47 PM

According to the requirements, the 72-hour transit visa exemption measure is for a foreign national passing through the allowed transit airport for a third country or region. Therefore this measure does not apply to a passenger traveling from New York and stopping over at Beijing on his/her way to Los Angeles.